Getting a new furnace, air conditioner, or other HVAC equipment can make your home so much more comfortable and can also improve your energy efficiency. It sounds simple enough. Your HVAC contractor will take the old equipment out and put new equipment in its place. However, things can sometimes get a little more complicated than that, so it's helpful to ask your contractor these questions before the installation begins.
1. Does the thermostat need to be moved?
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These days, scheduling home services can be tough. You can't always take off from work just to meet the HVAC technician, and if they are just making some minor repairs or doing general maintenance to your system, you should not have to. Many HVAC technicians are happy to work on your system while you're not at home, but there are a few tips you will want to follow in this situation.
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If you have a leak in your plumbing, it can end up costing you a whole lot of money. All that water running out of your system can mean that you are paying more money to the water department, plus you have to repair whatever damage happens from the leak. The problem is finding the leak. Water is tricky, and it can be really hard to find the precise area where the leak is because water will move, so you may have a leak at Point A, but you don't see the water until it shows up at Point B, 10 feet away.
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Life happens. With all of the chores that come with being a homeowner and an adult with a busy life, it's easy to let one or two essential bits of home maintenance slide. It's also easy to forget about your furnace, which remains out of sight and out of mind when it isn't pumping warm throughout your house during the chilly winter months.
While most modern heaters can last for well over a decade, they still require some TLC from time to time.
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An air conditioner that keeps turning on and off without getting the temperature in your home cooled down is not working correctly. The official name for the issue is short cycling, and this means that your system is not able to cool down your home and complete a cooling cycle. If you hear your system turn on and off and your home is still warm, the first step you can take is to check the air filters.
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